Istrian food restores your energy after countless revolutions of your pedals
The Istrian taverns will delight you with their traditional dishes and their hospitality. And in any corner of Istria, you will go right if you choose local cuisine.
Istrian prosciutto is a typical Croatian product with a protected label of origin, produced in the peninsula’s interior. Istrian prosciutto is not smoked but only dried. This process gives it a layer of noble mold that gives it a characteristic taste and smell and protects it from drying out. This delicacy will give you back the lost salt after a long bike ride as well as the necessary energy.
Istrian pasta, fuži, and pljukanci are excellently combined with local žgvacet – Istrian goulash. For asparagus lovers, this pasta is served with dried asparagus, prosciutto, or sausage scabies. If you are unsure how to differentiate fuži and pljukanci, fuži are pieces of pasta rolled into tubes. Pljukanci have a spindle shape and are prevalent in the vicinity of Svetvinčent.
Coming to Istria and not trying truffles is an actual sin. Truffles are the trademark of Istria. Truffles are also great for mixing in a variety of dishes. Truffle is grated on freshly cooked pasta, Istrian fuži, or gnocchi at the table in front of the guest. Omelet, locally called fritaja, with truffles, is made similarly.
